The Protectors® Podcast
The Protectors® Podcast is where powerful stories ignite purpose. Hosted by Jason Piccolo—a retired federal agent, former U.S. Army Infantry Captain (Iraq 2006), and author—the show explores the human side of courage, resilience, and leadership.
More than a podcast about service, it’s a platform for storytelling that empowers. Each episode highlights personal journeys of adversity, sacrifice, redemption, and triumph—revealing the mindset, discipline, and heart behind extraordinary lives. From frontline professionals to bestselling authors and acclaimed actors, the conversations uncover how real experiences inspire the stories that move us—and how storytelling itself becomes a force for strength and transformation.
Past guests include Sean Patrick Flanery, Andrews & Wilson, Mark Greaney, Stephen Hunter, Remi Adeleke, Florent Groberg, Clint Emerson, and Travis Mills—voices that inspire listeners to lead with courage, live with purpose, and tell their own stories boldly.
The Protectors® Podcast
#440 | Jeff Wilson & Matt Swenson | Discuss Artificial Intelligence & THE SANDBOX
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Jeff Wilson and Matt Swenson joined The Protectors® to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and good vs evil. We go down the rabbit hole of AI as an antagonist and how you could stay ahead of it. Jeff’s new thriller co-authored with Brian Andrews, THE SANDBOX, is an eye-opening look into a new threat, AI as a killer.
Matt Swenson is new to the show. Matt spent decades in the cyber crime world with Homeland Security Investigations and is now the Chief Product Officer with the Black Rainbow Group.
This episode brought to you by Blackstone Publishing.
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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